China Defence Minister Dong Jun’s fate unclear as corruption probe sparks differing account
The fate of Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun remained unclear on Wednesday, as two U.S. officials told Reuters that he was being investigated for corruption while another urged caution.
China’s defence minister becomes third in a row to be ‘investigated over corruption’
Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun has been placed under investigation for corruption, a report said Wednesday, which would make him the latest official to fall in a sweeping crackdown on graft in the country's military.If confirmed, Dong would be the third Chinese defence minister in a row to fall under investigation for corruption.
China said to be investigating third defence minister in a row over corruption claims
Admiral Dong is the third consecutive serving or former defence minister to be investigated for alleged corruption. He replaced General Li Shangfu as defence minister in December 2023. General Li was himself removed seven months into the job for allegedly taking bribes in exchange for granting favours in violation of military and party discipline.
China defence minister placed under investigation for corruption, FT reports
BEIJING (Reuters) -China Defence Minister Dong Jun has been placed under investigation as part of a wide-ranging anti-corruption probe that has roiled the top ranks of the People's Liberation Army, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday.
High-ranking military official in China suspended and placed under investigation
China’s Defense Ministry says a a high-ranking military official has been suspended while he is under investigation
China probes top military official for corruption
A top Chinese military official has been dismissed while an investigation into "serious violations of discipline" takes place, Beijing said Thursday, the latest senior figure to fall in a sweeping
Chinese military official Miao Hua under investigation amid ongoing corruption crackdown in China's army ranks
The confirmation of an investigation into Miao Hua and his suspension marks the latest chapter in a growing corruption scandal engulfing China's military elites.
China's Defense Minister Under Investigation as Corruption Crisis Deepens
Dong is the third Chinese defense chief in less than two years to be snagged in Xi Jinping's anti-corruption net.
China investigates a top military official as Xi broadens purge of PLA generals
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China Defense Minister Investigated for Corruption, FT Says
China is investigating its defense minister for corruption, according to the Financial Times, the latest scandal to rock ...
A Top Chinese Commander Is Suspended Under Suspicion of Corruption
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China’s digital yuan roared out of the gate, but stumbling blocks could give it pause
Corruption and a slow adoption of the e-CNY risk undermining the groundbreaking progress that China’s digital currency has ...